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SECTION III: READING
Part 1. Questions 56 to 65

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

          Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (56) ________ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (57) ________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is at an all-time high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (58) ________ of their trash. With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (59) ________ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once (60) ________ of as only trash. For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which used to be thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made (61) ________ compost used by local people as fertilizer in their gardens. In addition, (62) ________ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town. The most popular local innovation, though has been the founding of a “swap shop”. This is a building to which people bring their unwanted clothing, books, and toys so that others who need them can (63) ________ them. Since there is so much (64) ________ in all the recycling programs, the dump is seen as a place to meet with friends and neighbors and catch up on local news. There is even an annual September evening “dump dance”, where locals dance to live music and have picnics by candlelight at the dump. This has become a high light of the summer vacation season. As humankind continues to (65) ________ and the population grows, recycling efforts become even more important. These efforts must continue so that we will soon see new innovations and ideas concerning the use of recycled materials.

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Part 2. Questions 66 – 75

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

        Certainly, no creature in the sea is odder than the common sea cucumber. All living

      creature, especially human beings, have their peculiarities, but everything about the

      little sea cucumber seems unusual. What else can be said about a bizarre animal that,

      among other eccentricities, eats mud, feeds almost continuously day and night but can

(5) live without eating for long periods, and can be poisonous but is considered supremely

      edible by gourmets?

      For some fifty million years, despite all its eccentricities, the sea cucumber has

      subsisted on its diet of mud. It is adaptable enough to live attached to rocks by its tube

      feet, under rocks in shallow water, or on the surface of mud flats. Common in cool

(10) water on both Atlantic and Pacific shores, it has the ability to such up mud or sand and

      digest whatever nutrients are present.

      Sea cucumbers come in a variety of colors, ranging from black to reddish-brown

      to sand-color and nearly white. One form even has vivid purple tentacle. Usually the

      creatures are cucumber-shaped-hence their name-and because they are typically

(15) rock inhabitants, this shape, combine with flexibility, enables them to squeeze

      into crevices where they are safe from predators and ocean currents.

      Although they have voracious appetites, eating day and night, sea cucumbers have

      the capacity to become quiescent and live at a low metabolic rate-feeding sparingly

      or not at all for long periods, so that the marine organisms that provide their food have

(20) a chance to multiply. If it were not for this faculty, they would devour all the food

      available in a short time and would probably starve themselves out of existence.

      But the most spectacular thing about the sea cucumber is the way it defends itself.

      Its major enemies are fish and crabs, when attacked, it squirts all its internal organs

      into the water. It also casts off attached structures such as tentacles. The sea cucumber

(25) will eviscerate and regenerate itself if it is attached or even touched; it will do the same

      if the surrounding water temperature is too high or if the water becomes too polluted.

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Part 3: Questions 76 – 85.

Read the text and think of one word which best fits each gap.

FIRST CLASS SERVICE?

          Why do people travel first class? For the majority it is because they want more space, complimentary food and drink and above all to be treated (76) …………..…………royalty. If we pay more (77) …………..…………twice as much as standard class passengers we expect to receive impeccable service. It makes sense. We are (78) …………..…………going to reach our destination any quicker so the difference can only be in the comfort and service we receive,  (79) …………..…………will make our journey pleasanter. Unfortunately though it seems we are not always getting (80) …………..…………money's worth.

          Most trains (81) …………..…………planes can guarantee more space in first class although airlines and train services are sometimes unable to meet the expectations of (82) …………..…………first class passengers in terms of complimentary refreshments and high quality service. Complimentary food and drink is often very disappointing and not quite as ‘unlimited’ as advertised. (83) …………..…………least the economy traveller has some choice of what they buy from the trolley or buffet service. In (84) …………..…………staff can be far from courteous. Mr Jones summed up his last first class trip to Europe as ‘unpleasant’. However, as a regular first class traveller he acknowledges that (85) …………..…………they do get it right first class, travel can be a truly wonderful experience

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SECTION I: LISTENING

Part 1: Questions from 1 to 10.

Listen to the recording twice. Complete the notes below. Write no more than two words or numbers for each answer.

TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC

PATIENT DETAILS

Personal information

Example

Name Julie Anne ... Garcia

Contact phone:             (1) ………………………………….

Date of birth:               (2) …………………………………., 1992

Occupation:                 works as a (3) ………………………………….

Insurance company:     (4) ………………………………….Life Insurance

 

Details of the problem

Type of problem:         pain in her left  (5) ………………………………….

When it began:             (6) ………………………………….ago

Action already taken:   has taken painkillers and applied ice

 

Other information

Sports played               belongs to a  (7) ………………………………….club

                                    goes  (8) ………………………………….regularly

Medical history            injured her  (9) ………………………………….last year

                                    no allergies

                                    no regular medication apart from  (10) ………………………….......


Câu 3:

In 1982, the castle was sold to ________

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Câu 4:

In some of the rooms, visitors can ________.

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Câu 5:

In the castle park, visitors can ________.

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Câu 6:

At the end of the visit, the group will have ________.

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Câu 11:

I sent the prospectus to you by post weeks ago. It ________ by now.

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Câu 15:

How was your visit to the dentist?"        "It was painless. I ________ worried".

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Câu 16:

________ in Paris before, he didn’t know his way around when he took his family there.

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Câu 17:

________ show lasts three hours.

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Câu 19:

_______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of both taste and smell.

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Câu 24:

What a ________!

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Câu 26:

- “She’s the best pianist in the school.”          - “________.”

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Câu 57:

Text 3

What does the passage mainly discuss?

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Câu 59:

Text 3

According to the Passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?

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Câu 60:

Text 3

The word "this faculty" in line 20 refers to the sea cucumber's ability to _______ .

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Câu 61:

Text 3

The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses _______ .

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Câu 63:

Text 3

Of all the characteristics of the sea cucumber, which of the following seems to fascinate the author most?

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Câu 65:

Text 3

What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?

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